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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,812.40, 370,218.60 and 227,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,812.40, 370,218.60 and 227,566.80 is: 341,350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,812.40 : 370,218.60 = 227,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,812.40/370,218.60 = 227,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,812.40x = 370,218.60 × 227,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,812.40x = 84,249,462,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,249,462,102.48/246,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,350.20

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